Hello Woodlands’ “31 Things To Do” monthly guide highlights events, activities, and things to do this March in The Woodlands and Montgomery County area PLUS ways to give back and support local. Be sure to check back on Hello Woodlands for updates and events!

MARCH 2024

FEATURED EVENTS

February 22 – March 17, 2024 – Rodeo Shuttle Service – Catch a ride to Rodeo! The Woodlands Express offers easy, affordable transportation to get to and from The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest starting Thursday, February 22. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/rodeo.

March 2-3, 2024 – The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show – The Montgomery County Home and Outdoor Living Show is a free, one-of-a-kind home improvement event in the Montgomery County area featuring special guest appearances and exhibitors with the latest home improvement products and services on the market. Visit with home improvement contractors all under one roof at The Lone Star Convention Center – no need to drive around town or search the internet! Talk to experts from landscaping, outdoor living, kitchen and bath remodeling, pools, attics, painters, flooring, bathtubs, skylights, pest/mosquito control, kitchen accessories, hot tubs, windows/window treatments, roofing, garages, furniture, mattresses, and much more. Learn More

March 2024 – Classes and Events at Ardest Gallery – Ardest Gallery, a local fine arts gallery curated by Gallery Director Julie Verville, represents nearly 40, top Texas 2D and 3D visual artists. In addition to its core artists, the gallery will host ongoing events such as monthly group art shows, Coffee Talk with an Artist, Art to Lunch in partnership with local restaurants, poetry readings, musical performances, and art classes/workshops for all ages and skill levels. Ardest Gallery is located at at 25200 Grogan’s Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Learn more and view upcoming events and classes at www.ardestgallery.com.

• Saturday, March 9 4-8pm – Opening Reception for “Closer Than You Think” Exhibition highlighting the beauty of Northwest Greater Houston
• Saturday, March 16 10am-4pm – Art in the Woods Outdoor Art Market
• Thursday, March 21 10am-2pm – World Poetry Day

March 9, 2024 – Pure Green The Woodlands’s Grand Opening – Join us for Pure Green The Woodlands’s Grand Opening on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Pure Green offers delicious Cold Pressed Juices and Shots, handcrafted performance based Smoothies, Acai bowls, Toasts, and Oatmeal. Swing by, have a drink, and join the Pure Green fam! Stop by the NEW locally owned and run location in the Alden Bridge Shopping Center at 8000 Research Forest Drive Suite 155 for prizes, giveaways, discounts, raffles, and more! Learn More

March 16, 2024 – Greater Conroe Arts Festival – Join the Greater Conroe Arts Alliance for their annual Festival on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Conroe! This FREE event will feature a Kids Art Village, Pottery Making, Live Music, Fine Art Vendors, Food Trucks, a Lego Build a-long, a Vendor Market, and so MUCH more! Learn More

March 21 & 28 and April 4, 2024 – Rock the Row – Experience Hughes Landing on scenic Lake Woodlands with live music Thursday evenings! Enjoy live music, happy hours and specials at Restaurant Row. Located at the Hughes Landing Band Shell in The Woodlands, Rock the Row takes place Thursday evenings March 21 – April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn More

Purchase tickets to The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival! Join us at the number #1 Fine Arts Festival in Texas and #1 Event in The Woodlands on April 12-14, 2024! This local springtime family tradition invites guests to enjoy a vibrant outdoor gallery 200+ fine artists, authors, music, food, and kids’ activities. Discover how we make art matter in Montgomery County, proceeds from the festival benefit Student Art Scholarships and Arts Microgrants. Skip the line and buy your tickets online for the best deal! Purchase Tickets Here

Purchase tickets to The Art Dash presented by The Woodlands Compounding Pharmacy! The clock is ticking! Leave your heels at home, and throw on your running shoes – this is a different kind of race! 100 Fine Artists each donate a piece of art to discover, with your chance to DASH which will you pick? Proceeds from The Art Dash benefit The Woodlands Arts Council Student Art Scholarship Program.Don’t miss your chance, limited to 60 Second Dashes available, buy your tickets today! Join us on April 12, 2024 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Ballroom from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Purchase Tickets Here

THINGS TO DO

Anytime – Volunteer, Make a Donation, or Get Involved in a Local Nonprofit Organization! – Learn more about nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County by reading our “Nonprofit of the Month” interviews here.

Saturdays – Local Farmers and Artisan Markets – Visit a local market! Check out The Woodlands Farmers Market, Farmers Market on Tamina, Tomball Farmers Market, Main Street Market, and more.

• Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm – The Woodlands Farmers Market – Located in the Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center, The Woodlands Farmer’s Market is home to vendors offering locally grown produce, grass fed beef, Texas handmade artisan cheeses, goat cheese, sustainably cultivated coffee, local honey, breads & pastries, no sugar-added baked goods, prepared tamales, Indian cuisine & Mediterranean food, gluten-free options, and seasonal products. Learn More
• Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm – Farmers Market on Tamina – Visit your local farmer’s market in Magnolia with a family vibe, with around 50 vendors and a signature complimentary cocktail each week. Learn more
• Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm – Tomball Farmers Market – The market is open year round at 205 W. Main Street in Downtown Tomball, TX. Tomball Farmers market provides a fun & unique family and pet friendly shopping experience. Learn More
• Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – Main Street Market – The Main Street Market is a farmers and artisan market, held every Saturday in downtown Conroe rain or shine. Shop and support local vendors, farmers, makers, chefs and artists! Learn More
• Starting March 2, 2024 – Grand Central Park Artisan Market – Support local artisans and businesses while picking up handcrafted treasures and artisanal treats at the Grand Central Park Artisan Market the first Saturday of each month through September, beginning March 2, 2024. Attendees can browse the wares offered by local food and business vendors, as well as artists, designers, and crafters at this outdoor market. The market is held at The Lake House from 9:00am – Noon. Learn More

Discover more local farmers markets here: www.hellowoodlands.com/farmers-artisans-markets-in-the-woodlands-area-2024.

March 2024 – Classes and Programs at Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center – Canopy is a cancer survivorship on the campus of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Canopy is open to men and women, no matter where you were treated, and for any kind of cancer – at no cost to you. If your life has been impacted, whether you were the patient, caregiver, or family member, you have a safe haven at Canopy. Learn More

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Visit The Woodlands Methodist School – Come SOAR with us! The Woodlands Methodist School serves PreK through 8th grade. Find out how to become an Eagle and schedule a tour by calling 281-822-8220 or visit twmschool.org.

NOW – March 29, 2024 – Alodia Basketball Spring Programs! – Youth League Spring Season starts with evaluations in early April in THREE locations: The Woodlands, Tomball, and now Magnolia! Boys and Girls; Grades 1-8. Spring Break Basketball Camp – March 11-14 in 2 locations: The Woodlands and Tomball! Boys and Girls; Grades K-8. Do NOT miss out on these premier, five-star rated, and longest-running (over 15 years!) basketball programs! WHY go anywhere else? For more program information and to register, visit AlodiaSports.com

February 16 – March 27, 2024 – Trinity Episcopal Lent Fish Fridays – The Brotherhood of St. Andrew hosts a fish dinner each Friday during Lent at Trinity Episcopal Church here in The Woodlands. The menu is fried or baked fish, french fries, hush puppies, fried pickles, cole slaw, potato salad, and desserts and costs only $12. Dinners in person will be on February 16th – March 27th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Butler Hall. Payment is via cash, credit card, debit card, or payment apps. It’s open to the public and all are welcome! You can order take-out too! Just call ahead to the parish office (281-367-8113) by 3 p.m. of the Friday with a pick-up time of 5PM. EVERY FRIDAY! See you then! Learn more about Trinity Episcopal Church at https://bit.ly/TrinityWoodlands

March 2024 – Scooter’s Coffee Events – Visit our two local Scooter’s Coffee locations (26551 Kuykendahl Rd. and 24527 Gosling Rd.) for special events and promotions! Download the Scooter’s Coffee app to also get $2 off your first order, Free Birthday Drink, Earn Smiles, and Mobile Order Ahead Promos! Download the app here. Learn more about Scooter’s Coffee and view the menu here.

• 🍀 Wednesday, February 21 – Tuesday, March 26th 🚀 Spring Launch I: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Latte, Cinnamon Creme Cold Brew, Prickly Pear Infusion, Lucky Leprechaun, Lil Leprechaun, Double Chocolate Muffin, and Caramelicious Cake Bites!
• 📚Tuesday, March 5th All Day – Spirit Day – Creekside Forest Elementary (Creekside Store)

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March 2, 2024 – YOUniversity – Conroe ISD’s YOUniversity event will feature family engagement presentations, a resource fair, food stands, soccer games, and more. The event is open to the community, the entire family, and students of all ages. Join the fun at the Walter P. Jett Teaching and Learning Center at the Woodforest Bank Stadium in Shenandoah from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Learn More

March 2, 2024 – Angel Reach Village Opening Celebration – Have you been hearing about the Angel Reach Village and want to see what it looks like? Here’s your chance! Angel Reach invites you to our Village Opening Celebration – an open house for you to come and see what the village is all about while enjoying some food, drink and games on Saturday, March 2 from 11am to 2pm. Learn More

March 2, 2024 – John Cooper School’s “Iconic” Gala – The John Cooper School’s “Iconic” Gala will feature a cocktail reception with a big board auction, live auction, dinner, and dancing beginning at 6:30pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Learn More

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March 2, 2024 – The Woodlands Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k – The Woodlands Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k traverse the streets of Town Center and The Woodlands community, finishing on the scenic The Woodlands Waterway. Friends, family and spectators line the streets at various cheer zones to encourage athletes along the way. Learn More

March 3, 2024 – Cars & Coffee for a Cause – The Woodlands Car Club car enthusiasts gather at Market Street the first Sunday of each month from 6:30-10:00am to provide a fun and creative way to give back to our community. All types of cars/vehicles from classics, hot rods, exotics, and more are welcome. The Woodlands Car Club shares information about needful non-profit organizations in Montgomery County, and gives back through donations to the Market Street “Change for Charities” program. Learn More

March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024 – Concert in the Park – Concert in the Park is a popular family tradition of music and fun for all ages! Concert in the Park features local bands playing a variety of favorites from pop and rock to country during the spring and fall. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs are permitted. All entertainment is weather-dependent and subject to change. Concert in the Park is held at Northshore Park from 5:30–7:30pm. Learn More

March 9, 2024 – Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue – Young Texas Artists presents Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala Benefit Dinner, Concert & After-Party at the Crighton Theatre and Grand Pavilion located at 234 N. Main St. in Downtown Cultural District of Conroe, Texas on Saturday, March 9, 2024 starting at 5:00 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets at ytamc.com/2024-BBB/.

March 9, 2024 – 17th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby – Bring your fishing poles and The Woodlands Township will provide the bait! T-Shirts are given on first come, first served basis. Prizes will be awarded for longest, heaviest, and smallest fish caught. This free event is sponsored by The Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association. Learn More

March 9, 2024 – Dogapalooza – Join the City of Oak Ridge North for the 2nd Annual Dogapalooza, a free celebration of our furry friends featuring a dog costume contest, kid’s activities, vendors, food trucks, and more at Marilyn Edgar Park. Learn More

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March 9, 2024 – Arts in the Park – Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with family and friends at Arts in the Park! This FREE event features local vendors selling original artwork, live stage entertainment, children’s activities, food trucks and more! Artists 18 and younger are encouraged to create their very own masterpiece and enter the Youth Art Contest. Learn More

March 12, 2024 – Safety Day – Explore a police vehicle, firetruck, and ambulance, and talk with the people who keep us safe at The Woodlands Children’s Museum! There will be musical performances, and community organizations sharing information on safety and providing giveaways. Car seat checks available with appointment only. Learn More

March 16, 2024 – Soggy Doggy Swim Day – Calling all dog lovers! Bring your dog for a splash in the pond, doggy crafts, trick competitions, and a fetching game! All pets must be on a leash while not swimming, and up-to-date on shots. The event is held at Creekwood Park and Pond. Learn More

March 16, 23, and 30, 2024 – Waterway Nights – Enjoy live music by local and regional performers in the picturesque setting of Waterway Square at Waterway Nights on Saturday nights from 6:30-8:30pm. Taking place in the spring and summer, Waterway Nights makes for an eventful night out in The Woodlands Town Center. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Learn More

March 21, 2024 – “Surrealism. It Is, But It Isn’t” Opening Reception – Join The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios from 5:00-8:00pm for the Opening Reception of “Surrealism. It Is, But It Isn’t” Juried Art Show featuring Texas Artists at The Woodlands Art Gallery & Studios located at 208 Nursery Rd. The Woodlands, TX 77380. The art show will be on display until May 10, 2024. Learn More

March 21 & 28, 2024 – She’s Legend Workshop – She’s Legend will be hosting workshops – for legends by legends – at Village Books located at 9955 Woodlands Parkway. Registration is $20/workshop or $75/four workshops. March 21 is “Being Kind with Boundaries” with Becky Steffen at 6:30pm. March 28 is “Caregiving: Teen Substance and Mental Health Issues” with Erin Baker at 6:30pm. To sign up visit square.link/u/3espSDDA

March 21-24, 2024 – Lone Star Luau – CMA of Texas Songwriter of the Year Thom Shepherd and country recording artist Coley McCabe welcome a stellar lineup of Texas Country and Trop Rock artists along with Nashville Songwriters to Margaritaville Lake Resort for a four day festival of music and fun in paradise at the Lone Star Luau held at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe. Learn More

March 21, 2024 – Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting Tour – At the Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting Tour, industry experts will be on hand to guide, educate, and share their passion with attendees about all things tequila. Enjoy food, music, a Tequila Forum Seminar, and tequila/mezcal tastings served both neat and batched. Learn More

March 23, 2024 – Warrior Color Run – Join The Woodlands Christian Academy for the 5th Annual Warrior Color Run on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024! The fun run is open to the public and held at TWCA Grove, 5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384. Learn More

March 23, 2024 – Conroe ISD Professional Job Fair – Conroe ISD’s annual Professional Job Fair is for certified teachers, school counselors, librarians, administrators, SLPs, LSSPs, diagnosticians and registered nurses. In order to attend, each applicant must have submitted a current professional Conroe ISD application, and have registered for the Conroe ISD Professional Job Fair. Learn More

March 23, 2024 – Montgomery Music & Mudbugs Festival – The 4th Annual Montgomery Music & Mudbugs Festival is a family-friendly festival that will be a fun-filled day of live music, crawfish, food trucks, a kids zone, vendors, and more! Learn More

March 23, 2024 – Cleft Smiles 5k – The Cleft Smiles 5k is a timed, family fun event; participants are welcome to run or walk at Rob Fleming Park. Prizes will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Stick around after the run for activities including a photo booth, games, music, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, vendor booths, and food trucks! All proceeds from this event will be used to provide cleft lip and palate surgery to underprivileged children. Learn More

March 24, 2024 – The Pavilion Partners 24th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction – Enjoy an evening of fine wine, a delicious dinner, and good company, followed by a live auction and bid board at the The Pavilion Partners 24th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction. Proceeds from the wine dinner benefit The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Program. Learn More

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March 29 & 30, 2024 – EggTivities – Visit and get a picture with the Easter Bunny, create a bunny mask, dye eggs, embellish egg carton baskets and a bunny box for eggs, and more at The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s EggTivities event. Learn More

March 30, 2024 – Run and Done 3.1 – The chip-timed Run and Done 3.1 5K course will utilize the full length of The Woodlands Waterway providing a scenic route and a fun, enjoyable atmosphere for participants of all skill levels (recommended for ages 10 and older). After the race, registered participants and their guests can enjoy an egg hunt in Town Green Park! Egg hunt participants must be accompanied by a registered athlete with a race bib. Learn More

March 31, 2024 – Easter Worship Services – Celebrate the Transformative Power of Easter at The Woodlands Methodist Church! From the piercing crown of thorns to the radiant resurrection, Easter tells the story of sacrifice, faith and love. Find a full schedule of Easter services, live stream links and activities at thewoodlandsmethodist.org/easter

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PET OF THE MONTH

Hello Woodlands, in partnership with Operation Pets Alive, highlights a “Pet of the Month” that features a local dog or cat available for foster and/or adoption in Montgomery County, Texas. Operation Pets Alive is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization striving to elevate Montgomery County to a No-Kill community through innovative programs that raise community awareness, reduce the number of dogs and cats that enter our shelters, and increase the number of dogs and cats that leave our shelters alive. Meet our Pet of the Month, Jolene, here.

GIVE BACK

Hello Woodlands’ ongoing series “Nonprofit of the Month,” featuring Randy Lovelace of Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies, spotlights several of these nonprofits. Learn more about the nonprofits’ missions and meet the people behind them here.

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PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

Check out Hello Woodlands’ NEW Weekend Guides, keeping you up-to-date on local things to do each weekend. View the latest guide here.

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Contact us at info@hellowoodlands.com to tell us about events, activities, and more ways we can share about helping our community, supporting local, and things to do in The Woodlands and Montgomery County area.

Thank you for your support!

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